Pastrami Cuban

Pastrami Cuban

Why serve Pastrami Cuban Sandwiches?  Because they just taste good, that's why.  They are
definitely a crowd-pleasing meal, everyone will love.  Put these tasty treats together in no time at all.

My original plan was to make a nice, hot pastrami sandwich.  All the other ingredients I wanted to add sound too much like a Cuban (pickle, mustard, and swiss cheese).  An original Cuban is made with pork and ham though.  I had some sweet sliced ham, which I added to the sandwiches.  Wow,  what a terrific choice combining the two ideas together.  This combo choice is definitely a "Touch Down".

Pull out your baking sheet pan, layer your ingredients between two slices of rye bread, bake....and done!
Yes, it is that simple.  Serve with a side of coleslaw and watch those sandwiches quickly disappear.



Ingredients:
24 slices Three Bakers Rye Bread (approx. 1 1/2 loaves)
mayo for spreading
mustard for spreading
1 lb Swiss Cheese, (24 slices)
12 slices ham, one slice per sandwich
24 slices pastrami, two slices per sandwich
12 large slices pickle
12 red onion rings

Directions:
1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Place parchment paper on baking sheet.
2.  Spread approx. 1 tsp mayo on one side of each slice of bread.  Place 12 slices on baking sheet, mayo side facing down.  Spread approx. 1 tsp mustard on the top side of each slice.
3.  Layer remaining ingredients onto each slice of bread, starting with cheese and then ending with cheese.  (ex: cheese, ham, pastrami, pickle, onion, cheese). Add additional mustard, if wanted.
4.  Add a slice of bread on top, mayo side facing up.  Place a large baking sheet on top of sandwiches.   Add weight to the top of the baking sheet, like a large cast iron skillet.
5.  Bake for 20-25 mins or until toasted.  Slice and serve